Tech Sector Leads Gains, Energy and Plantation Under Pressure

February 23, 2026
Sector Analysis
Bursa Malaysia

On Monday, Malaysia's technology sector index surged 1.8%, emerging as the top performer. In contrast, the energy and plantation sectors faced pressure due to fluctuations in crude oil and palm oil prices, respectively.

On Monday, the technology sector in the Malaysian stock market stood out with a strong performance, as the FBM Technology Index climbed 1.8%, making it the top-gaining sector for the day. This was buoyed by optimistic sentiment surrounding the global semiconductor industry's recovery and positive regional tech stock movements. However, the energy sector faced challenges, with the FBM Energy Index declining 0.5%, primarily due to a slight pullback in international crude oil prices. The plantation sector also saw a marginal dip, with the FBM Plantation Index falling 0.2%, influenced by volatile palm oil futures. Investors are observed shifting funds from cyclical commodity sectors towards growth-oriented tech stocks, anticipating higher returns amidst economic recovery.
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